Recipes

Easy and cost-effective recipes that are nutritious and suitable for patients undergoing cancer treatment:

Oatmeal with Berries and Nuts

($1.85 per serving)

Ingredients: Rolled oats (1/2 cup), water or milk (1 cup), fresh or frozen berries (1/3 cup), nuts (like almonds or walnuts), honey or maple syrup.

Instructions: Cook oats in water or milk. Top with berries, nuts, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

Chicken and Vegetable Soup

($4.88 per recipe)

Ingredients: Rotisserie chicken breast (1/2 pound), carrots (2), celery (2), onions (1), garlic (2 cloves), chicken broth (4 cups), salt, and pepper.

Instructions: Sauté onions and garlic, add chopped vegetables and chicken broth. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Add cooked, shredded chicken and season to taste.

Quinoa Salad

($3.55 per recipe)

Ingredients: Quinoa (1 cup), cherry tomatoes (1/2 cup), cucumber (1/2), bell peppers (1/2), olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Instructions: Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Mix with chopped vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Baked Salmon with Veggies

($5.45 per recipe)

Ingredients: Salmon fillets (1/2 pound), olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, mixed vegetables (like broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers; 1 cup).

Instructions: Place salmon and vegetables on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Greek Yogurt with Honey and Nuts

($1.70 per serving)

Ingredients: Greek yogurt, honey, mixed nuts.

Instructions: Top Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey and a handful of nuts

Hummus and Veggie Sticks

($2.75 per serving)

Ingredients: Hummus, carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, bell pepper strips.

Instructions: Serve hummus with assorted veggie sticks for dipping.